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Geopolitics

Quick commerce race intensifies as Amazon, Flipkart level up

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly installment for a loan: Use the calculator to estimate payment amounts. • Estim…

Geopolitics

Alarm over alleged abuse in French schools and nurseries

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Hundreds of alleged cases of physical and sexual assault against children in French nurseries and elementary schools have revealed flaws in the system, experts…

Tech & Startups

Watch out, Amazon: The Kobo eReader now has a Goodreads rival

TechCrunch · US

Kobo users can now automatically sync their reading progress to StoryGraph, making it easier to track books, reading stats, and challenges without relying on A…

Geopolitics

Couple detained in France after 15-month-old twins die of dehydration

South China Morning Post – World · China

French police on Monday detained a couple after their 15-month-old twin daughters died of suspected dehydration, a source close to the investigation said. The …

Tech & Startups

Waymo and Uber quietly part ways in Phoenix

TechCrunch · US

Uber said it is readying the launch of a separate autonomous vehicle partnership in the city, but did not name the partner.

Geopolitics

EU sets up three months of talks with China over €360bn trade deficit

The Guardian – World · Europe

Two sides agree to try to make bilateral relationship ‘more balanced’ after weeks of threatsThe EU and China have agreed to enter three months of talks to try …

Geopolitics

Why Pakistan launched airstrikes and ground troops into Afghanistan after Karachi attack

Indian Express – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Pakistan launched airstrikes on Afghanistan's eastern border, killing at least 28 civilians …

AI / Deep Tech

AI agents are not your “coworkers”

MIT Technology Review · Global

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Imagine coming in to …

Geopolitics

Wimbledon Is One Place That Won’t Screen England in the World Cup

The New York Times – World · US

The tennis tournament, a bastion of sometimes stuffy rules, has no plans to broadcast World Cup matches on Henman Hill, but restrictions on cellphone use have …

Geopolitics

Azerbaijan slams ally Israel’s recognition of Armenian genocide

The Hindu – World · India

Azerbaijan and Israel are allies but Baku's closest foreign partner is Turkey and the Caucasus country hinted the move by Israel could hit their bilateral rela…

Tech & Startups

TIDAL cracks down on AI music by cutting off monetization

TechCrunch · US

TIDAL's new policy will prevent AI-generated music from making money on its service.

Geopolitics

UK state threats bill could pull British journalists into terror prosecutions – experts

The Guardian – World · Europe

Two independent reviewers of terrorism legislation call for safeguards for NGOs and journalists before bill becomes law this weekBritish foreign correspondents…

Tech & Startups

Usernames Are Coming to WhatsApp Soon. Here's How to Reserve Yours

Wired · Global

Even if you only use WhatsApp sometimes, you might want to snag your username now to stop giving out your phone number.

Geopolitics

Dangerous temperatures forecast for parts of Europe as heatwave moves east

The Guardian – World · Europe

Red warnings issued in Hungary, Poland, Romania and the Balkans, with authorities urging people to stay indoorsParts of central, eastern and southern Europe sw…

Geopolitics

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s push to throw out Carroll sex abuse verdict

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push by President Donald Trump to throw out a jury’s finding that he sexually abused the writer E. Jean Carroll at a New…

Geopolitics

Lebanon Latest: Israel strikes as Hezbollah condemns new deal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli strikes continue as the new Israel-Lebanon agreement faces opposition.

Geopolitics

Sydney to get parking zones for shared ebikes in bid to stop ‘wild west scenes’ of blocked footpaths

The Guardian – World · Europe

NSW transport minister says growth in shared schemes is a positive development but pedestrians are ‘crying out for order’Get our breaking news email, free app …

Geopolitics

Enzo Maresca appointed Manchester City manager to succeed Pep Guardiola

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Former Blues boss signs three-year City deal to succeed Pep Guardiola who stepped down in May.

Geopolitics

Six adults killed in shooting at youth welfare facility in Stade, Germany

The Guardian – World · Europe

Five women among the dead and two people arrested after incident in town west of HamburgFive women and a man have been killed in a shooting at a youth welfare …

Geopolitics

Sudan’s el-Obeid: Life on the edge of collapse

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Sudan's el-Obeid faces mass atrocities, like el-Fasher in 2025, the UN warns.

Geopolitics

Ben Stokes: The man who refused to leave quietly, then left at tea

Times of India – World · India

Stokes was never a man of averages. He belonged to moments, and moments have an inconvenient habit of resisting arithmetic. The 258 at Cape Town, the fastest T…

Geopolitics

Sun sets on Bazball: Stokes signs off with defeat as NZ seal series 2-1

Times of India – World · India

Chasing 373, England resumed the final day on 103 for 4 but never managed to build the partnerships needed to threaten the target. They were bowled out for 212…

Geopolitics

Why is Taiwan’s KMT calling for the government to spend billions more on drones?

South China Morning Post – World · China

After rejecting a government spending package, Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang (KMT) has submitted its own proposal worth several billion dollars more to boost …

Geopolitics

'SBI wanted donation staff removed 3 months back': Congress on Ram Temple fund row

Times of India – World · India

Calling the arrest of eight people in the case "only a glimpse", Congress leader Pawan Khera targeted those "protecting" the people behind the alleged fund emb…

Geopolitics

Comcast to split into two companies in major media shake-up

Times of India – World · India

Comcast is splitting into two public companies, separating its media arm, NBCUniversal and Sky, from its core connectivity business. This strategic move aims t…

Geopolitics

Brazil supporters in Indonesia grab Israeli flag off motorcyclist

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A video of an Israeli flag being grabbed off two young men in Indonesia has gone viral.

Geopolitics

Private channel suspended in Pakistan for 15 days over sectarian content

The Hindu – World · India

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority on June 29 suspended with “immediate effect” Geo News’ licence for 15 days, saying the channel was “liable t…

General

Putin admits fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks

NBC News – World · US

President Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time Sunday that Russia is facing fuel shortages following a wave of Ukrainian attacks deep inside the coun…

Tech & Startups

The Busy Bar Is a Gadget to Get People to Leave You Alone

Wired · Global

Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span.

Geopolitics

Uruguay's FIFA WC exit turns chaotic as federation cancels team flight home

Times of India – World · India

Uruguay's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended disastrously as the two-time champions finished bottom of Group H without a win, losing to Spain after draws again…

Geopolitics

In Slovenia, Pride meets growing support — and hostility

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

One of the first steps taken by Slovenia's new right-wing government in June was to remove the rainbow flag outside the Culture Ministry. As Pride Month draws …

Geopolitics

‘Deficiencies’ in maintenance, repairs at Hong Kong parks mar visitor experience

South China Morning Post – World · China

Inadequate monitoring, lengthy repairs and poor information for hikers are among the “deficiencies” that have undermined public safety and visitors’ experience…

Geopolitics

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on fame, pressure and World Cup fever

BBC News – World · Europe

As the Netflix show following their lives returns, the squad open up about their new-found fame.

Geopolitics

'Great victory': Iran says Qatar to release $6bn in frozen assets, contradicts Trump's claims

Times of India – World · India

Claiming a 'great victory,' Iran's President announced the expected release of $6 billion in frozen assets held in Qatar. This declaration arrives amidst incre…

Tech & Startups

Yeasound RIC800 Hearing Aids Review: Good Audio, Glitchy App

Wired · Global

With AI-powered noise reduction, an automatic speech-focusing system, and a simple, effective hearing test, it’s a shame these aids don't come with a better ap…

Tech & Startups

The Anti-Data-Center Movement Is Reshaping Michigan Politics

Wired · Global

Climate activist Will Lawrence cofounded the Sunrise Movement. Now, he has shifted his focus in his attempt to compete for a swing-district seat by calling for…

Geopolitics

China pledges extra US$14.7 million in earthquake relief to Venezuela

South China Morning Post – World · China

China is providing an additional 100 million yuan (US$14.7 million) worth of relief items to Venezuela after two earthquakes last week left at least 1,450 dead…

Geopolitics

Gold price crash: Why Indian households are rushing to sell their old gold jewellery

Times of India – World · India

The trend comes at a time when India remains heavily dependent on imported gold. During FY26, the country imported gold worth nearly $72.4 billion, while recyc…

Geopolitics

82% of Wang Fuk Court flat owners accept buy-back offer before priority deadline

South China Morning Post – World · China

More than 80 per cent of owners at Wang Fuk Court have accepted the Hong Kong government’s offer to buy back their flats at the fire-ravaged estate, a day befo…

Tech & Startups

I Found Jesus at a Drone Show

Wired · Global

Drone shows are the new fireworks—and possibly a new kind of religion. I traveled to Texas to be converted.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong physiotherapist loses HK$5m in scam involving ‘beautiful assistant’

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong physiotherapist has been scammed out of HK$5 million (US$637,570) after falling victim to an online investment trap that involved helping a virtual…

Geopolitics

Pakistan says carried out strikes along Afghanistan border, 29 militants killed

The Hindu – World · India

The strikes against the hideouts and safe havens of terrorists came in after a paramilitary Rangers headquarters in Karachi on Saturday (June 27, 2026) was att…

Geopolitics

Singapore’s migrant worker wage saga spotlights potential loopholes

South China Morning Post – World · China

A labour saga in Singapore involving migrant workers going unpaid for months after a contractor fled the country has raised questions about wage policies for u…

Geopolitics

Moondra spent hours studying Sooryavanshi; Sanju, Abhishek, Shreyas paid the price

Times of India – World · India

From spending hours plotting against Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to dismantling India's star-studded batting line-up, Jai Moondra's dream debut for Ireland was years …

Geopolitics

South Korea announces massive $576 billion AI-chip investment

The Hindu – World · India

President Lee says projects to secure overwhelming industrial strength; chip investments by Samsung, SK Hynix and local governments top $576 billion

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